The New Orleans Saints entered the 2015 NFL Draft with nine picks. At least nine players with Louisiana ties were drafted, including four LSU Tigers.More >>

The New Orleans Saints entered the 2015 NFL Draft with nine picks. At least nine players with Louisiana ties were drafted, including four LSU Tigers.More >>

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WAFB) -
The New Orleans Saints drafted Stephone Anthony with the 31st overall pick of the first round.

Anthony is a linebacker from Clemson. The 6'3", 245 lbs. former Tiger had 90 tackles last season and was named first-team All-ACC.

In four seasons at Clemson, Anthony finished his career with 330 tackles, 34.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, 13 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery over 52 games (35 starts).

“Inside linebacker was another position we felt we wanted to draft," head coach Sean Payton said. "It's really a position we haven't drafted, I think there have been one or two true inside linebackers in the last 10 years. All of the things fit with Stephone. Again we got really familiar with him in the process. We loved the make-up. He's sharp. He's the leader of their defense.

In 2014 as a senior, Anthony was a consensus first-team All-ACC selection, Butkus Award semifinalist and team co-captain, who had a team-high 90 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, four passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 13 games (12 starts).

With a record-breaking crowd of more than 3,000 fans, the third-ranked LSU gymnastics team put on a strong showing in the fifth annual Gymnastics 101 Showcase, Monday evening inside the Maravich Center.

With a record-breaking crowd of more than 3,000 fans, the third-ranked LSU gymnastics team put on a strong showing in the fifth annual Gymnastics 101 Showcase, Monday evening inside the Maravich Center.